Brian Timms, LCSW
Helping people through life's midlife shifts
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- Affirming care
- Practical tools
- Goal focused
About Brian
Brian Timms is an Oklahoma licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing big life changes and everyday struggles. He focuses on creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or shifts in identity and role. His style is collaborative and straightforward, aimed at practical steps people can use day to day.
Brian uses a mix of conversational and evidence-informed methods to help clients make sense of their experiences. He listens for what matters most to each person, then helps them build coping strategies for things like sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. Sessions often include goal-setting and skill practice that clients can try between meetings.
Over 11 years of practice, Brian has worked with a broad range of concerns including trauma, grief, ADHD, depression, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image. This range informs a flexible, person-focused approach rather than a single technique.
Clients can expect a focus on clear communication, practical tools, and reflection about personal stories and values. Brian blends client-centered methods with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to match each person's needs. He encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
People interested in starting can use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions are provided in English and follow the therapist's LCSW practice in Oklahoma.
Brian uses a mix of conversational and evidence-informed methods to help clients make sense of their experiences. He listens for what matters most to each person, then helps them build coping strategies for things like sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. Sessions often include goal-setting and skill practice that clients can try between meetings.
Over 11 years of practice, Brian has worked with a broad range of concerns including trauma, grief, ADHD, depression, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image. This range informs a flexible, person-focused approach rather than a single technique.
Clients can expect a focus on clear communication, practical tools, and reflection about personal stories and values. Brian blends client-centered methods with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to match each person's needs. He encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
People interested in starting can use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions are provided in English and follow the therapist's LCSW practice in Oklahoma.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Brian draws on client-centered therapy to place the person's own goals and experience at the center of sessions. This approach focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions for issues like identity questions, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into manageable steps. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and anger by teaching practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He will talk with clients about what is helping and adjust techniques as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since specific options were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time so people can use session time more efficiently. Talk with the therapist during the initial steps about scheduling and the format that best fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and life transitions among many other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and practical, combining listening with clear goal-setting and skill-building that people can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Brian has 11 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.